The
struggle of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar's against upper caste domination and
his ng of 'Poona Pact' in 1932 to save the life of Gandhi, who was
fasting in Yervada Jail, are unforgettable events in the history of
India's freedom struggle.
Many of the programs initiated by Sree Narayana Guru for the uplift of 'low ones' put the 'high ones' in an ideological quandary. When it became impossible to keep the 'low ones' suppressed, the rulers took the easy way out.
As far as the depressed classes are concerned, the period from 1936 onwards was one of progress and growth. On the educational front there were visible changes. With the establishment of 'Harijan Hostels' the number of school going students increased in number. College Degree holders shot up among the depressed classes. They were absorbed gradually into government service and private employment market.
Yet, temple entry was banned for the depressed classes in Kochi State. They got the privilege only after independence from Britain. In 1947, the United Pulaya Maha Sabha 'Jihwayee', Mr KK Madhavan, edited and published a weekly named 'Kahalom'.
Many of the programs initiated by Sree Narayana Guru for the uplift of 'low ones' put the 'high ones' in an ideological quandary. When it became impossible to keep the 'low ones' suppressed, the rulers took the easy way out.
As far as the depressed classes are concerned, the period from 1936 onwards was one of progress and growth. On the educational front there were visible changes. With the establishment of 'Harijan Hostels' the number of school going students increased in number. College Degree holders shot up among the depressed classes. They were absorbed gradually into government service and private employment market.
Yet, temple entry was banned for the depressed classes in Kochi State. They got the privilege only after independence from Britain. In 1947, the United Pulaya Maha Sabha 'Jihwayee', Mr KK Madhavan, edited and published a weekly named 'Kahalom'.
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